Astros vs. Rockies: Can Houston Sweep & Hold Off AL West Rivals?
Astros Host Rockies in Crucial Series
The Houston Astros (72-59) welcome the Colorado Rockies (37-94) for a three-game series, a critical homestand as they look to maintain their lead in the AL West. After a bumpy road trip and mounting injuries, Houston aims to leverage home-field advantage to solidify their position.
Colorado, on the other hand, is struggling to avoid setting a record for futility. Eliminated from playoff contention, their focus is on avoiding the worst record in the modern era. While they've shown some offensive sparks recently, their pitching woes continue to plague them.
Pitching Matchup
Tuesday's game features a compelling pitching duel. Tanner Gordon (4-5, 7.11 ERA) takes the mound for the Rockies, while Hunter Brown (10-5, 2.36 ERA) will pitch for the Astros. Brown has been a consistent force for Houston, posting excellent numbers in his recent starts.
Key Stats & Trends
- Rockies Road Record: 16-49
- Astros Home Record: 38-27
- Astros Last 10 Games: 4-6 (ERA: 5.69)
- Rockies Last 10 Games: 5-5 (ERA: 5.79)
- Astros vs. NL West: 10-5
Players to Watch
For the Astros, Jose Altuve remains a key offensive threat, while Carlos Correa looks to continue his hot hitting since returning to Houston. Hunter Goodman has been a bright spot for the Rockies, leading the team in home runs, RBIs, batting average, and OPS.
Injury Report
Both teams have a lengthy injury list. The Astros are without several key players, including Yordan Alvarez and Luis Garcia. The Rockies are missing Kris Bryant and German Marquez, among others.
The Astros need a strong showing in this series to fend off the Seattle Mariners. Will they capitalize on the struggling Rockies, or will Colorado play spoiler?